Guadeloupe Landmarks

Landmarks in Guadeloupe come in the form of forts, museums, and lighthouses

The troubled history of Guadeloupe is remembered today through the landmarks, historical sites, and museums that dot the island – just waiting to be explored by vacationers.

Museums

If you like to explore other places and cultures, you might enjoy visiting a museum during your vacation. Try clicking on the name of each museum to learn additional information.

An interesting landmark worth visiting is Museum at Fort Napoleon. It is Terre-de-Haut, in southwestern Guadeloupe. The museum at For Napoleon houses several permanent exhibits dedicated to military evolution, the fishermen of Guadeloupe, French sea voyages, saints, and the siege of Ostend.

Another interesting landmark worth visiting is Ecomussee de Marie Galante. It is Marie-Galante, in southern Guadeloupe. Learn everything you need to know about one of the quieter islands in Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, at this cultural and history museum.

Musee du Rhum: Although the name of the museum may have you convinced you'll only be learning about rum, there is much more to be seen here regarding the history of the entire country.

The table right below enables you to get more information about some museums to choose from in Guadeloupe.

Historical Sites

Fort Napoleon

Like exploring the historical roots of places you visit? If so, you should consider visiting one or two of these historical sites during your stay.

A landmark that often intrigues visitors is Habitation la Griveliere. It is western Guadeloupe. Learn how coffee is made locally as you participate in this guided tour that takes you through the forest and includes a homemade local lunch.

Another interesting landmark worth visiting is Fort Napoleon. It can be found at Museum at Fort Napoleon and Terre-de-Haut, in southwestern Guadeloupe. The now restored Fort Napoleon houses a museum of local culture and history, hosts educational programs for local children, and contains the famed Jardin Exotique du Fort Napoleon, or the Botanical Garden of Fort Napoleon. Visitors are welcome to explore the well kept gardens which feature local plants and rarities from around the world.

Domaine de Zevallos: The property is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Take a minute to read the chart below to learn more about sites of historical interest in the area.

Miscellaneous Landmarks

If you want to observe the distillery process, consider heading to Distillerie Longueteau Tour. Tours are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

If you'd like to observe the distillery process, another landmark you might enjoy visiting is Rhum Damoiseau Tour. Established at the end of the 19th century, Rhum Damoiseau still stands to this day, and guests are welcome to tour the property to get inside secrets about how the rum is made.

Distillerie Montebello Tour: Distillerie Montebello was founded in the foothills of Basse-Terre in 1930 as a small family business and has grown and thrived since that time as a rum distillery. Modern now, guests are still invited on property to see just how they turn out their product.

The chart directly below has more details concerning other kinds of places of interest to visitors.

Bear in mind, Guadeloupe has additional attractions. To read a more detailed discussion of other attractions, go to this page.

Whether your goal is to climb to the top of a lighthouse or learn about the history of Guadeloupe, there are numerous attractions that allow you to do so. Remember to take your camera, so you can capture your own personal vacation history along the way.